Understanding Your Hong Kong Salaries Tax

An Infographic for the 2025/26 Assessment Year

12.19%

Highest effective tax rate for incomes up to HK$70,000/month.

HK$132,000

Standard Basic Allowance for the year.

HK$4,800

Tax payable on a monthly income of HK$20,000.

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Tax Payable by Income Level

This chart directly compares the total annual tax amount for different monthly incomes. It clearly shows how the absolute tax liability increases as income grows, with the most significant jumps occurring at higher income levels.

The Rise of the Effective Tax Rate

While absolute tax increases, the effective tax rate—the actual percentage of your total income paid in taxes—also rises. This line chart illustrates Hong Kong's progressive tax system: the more you earn, the higher the percentage you contribute.

Detailed Tax Data Breakdown

For those who want a closer look, this table provides the precise figures used in our visualizations, covering monthly income, annual income, total tax, and the resulting effective tax rate.

Monthly Income (HKD) Annual Income (HKD) Tax (HKD) Effective Rate (%)
10,000 120,000 0 0.00
20,000 240,000 4,800 2.00
30,000 360,000 20,760 5.77
40,000 480,000 41,160 8.58
50,000 600,000 61,560 10.26
60,000 720,000 81,960 11.38
70,000 840,000 102,360 12.19